For those who prefer to travel by foot, try this scenic route to Oregon State University:
Starting from the SW corner of 4th Street & Jefferson Ave.
Head west on Jefferson Ave., (towards 5th Street) in the direction of Oregon State University
Entering one of the Corvallis Downtown Historic Districts, you will come upon the Avery-Helm District. On this path you will pass by three National Historic Registered homes dating back to the late 1800s to early 1900s. Learn More
Continue on Jefferson Ave., heading west and you will find yourself walking through the grove of Heritage Trees that were planted in 1910. Learn More
If you want a doggie detour, head north on 7th Street and you will emBARK on Central Park.
Otherwise, keep on Jefferson Ave., and on the SW 8th Street corner, where you will encounter the Camperdown Elm Heritage Tree. Learn More
More Continue west on Jefferson Ave., and then head north (right turn) on SW 9th Street. You will then behold the Madison Ave Gateway walk entrance taking you directly to Oregon State University campus. Learn More
This is estimated to be an eight minute walk, but what’s the rush!